How Do I Verify an Address?

 There are a couple of ways to verify an address. Some merchants use Google Maps or other similar services to find the location of a given address. While these can be helpful, they may not be as accurate as you might hope. In some cases, residential property ownership is publicly recorded and relying on these services may result in invalid results. A better option is to contact the postal carrier directly to verify the address.

You can also use a free service provided by the USPS to validate addresses. This service can validate an address for free, but the USPS recommends using a commercial solution. The Web Interface can verify an address one at a time and will provide a thumbs up or down depending on the quality of the address. If you're a business owner, you can use an API to validate addresses. These services are available through the USPS website.

Regardless of the method you choose, you can rest assured that your address will be accurate. The USPS maintains a clean and comprehensive address database. However, it is unfortunate that a number of businesses do not bother to verify addresses, and this can result in your address not being processed properly. Invalid addresses can be very disheartening. In many instances, you can use a free online service to verify an individual's address.